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A Parchment-style illustration of a Javanese wayang puppet casting a shadow, symbolizing inner character and wisdom

The Shadow Behind the Puppet: 100 Javanese Proverbs on Character & Inner Self

In the heart of Javanese culture, the greatest wisdom is not found in outward strength or social status, but in the unseen qualities that guide one’s inner life. Wayang kulit, the ancient shadow puppet theatre, teaches audiences that what appears on the screen is only the reflection of something deeper. Behind every puppet lies a puppeteer, and behind every action
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